'I've had people eating cat food': Rising cost of living top of mind for US voters

BBC - Nov 1, 2026

The BBC's Clive Myrie travelled to North Caroline where voters voiced their frustrations ahead of midterm elections.

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Chili’s Margaritas Rimmed With Degreaser Burn 5 People in North Carolina

Three customers and two employees were burned on and around their mouths after a granulated substance was mistaken for sugar, a health official said.

Oct 31, 2026

Binance Lost Over $6 Billion in Crypto Hack. Here’s What to Know.

Hackers made off with around $6 billion in digital currency in what could be the biggest crypto heist in history. Binance said it will cover the losses.

Oct 31, 2026

How Binance’s $6.3 Billion Hack Went Down

A war room. A global conference call. A founder who live-posted about the largest crypto heist in history. Inside a frantic 24 hours at the world’s biggest crypto exchange.

Oct 31, 2026

Judge Tosses Trump’s $10 Billion Suit Against The Wall Street Journal

The defamation suit focused on an article about a birthday note to Jeffrey Epstein. It was the president’s second attempt to claim the publication had acted with actual malice.

Oct 31, 2026

The New Hot Job in Law Doesn’t Require a J.D.

Big law firms, legal tech vendors, and in-house legal departments at companies like Microsoft and Nvidia are all hiring legal engineers, a new position for lawyers with A.I. skills.

Oct 31, 2026

Pick Another Protein? Americans Still Want Beef, Despite the Price.

After chicken, consumers are buying more beef, while pork, turkey and soy products remain flat.

Oct 31, 2026

The U.S. Becomes a Global Hub for Horse Racing

More horses from overseas are competing in America’s marquee events, as the sport enjoys a renaissance.

Oct 31, 2026

Why Did So Many People File Early for Social Security Last Year?

Experts point to well-publicized turmoil at the government agency last year as a potential spark.

Oct 31, 2026

Strengthening party self-governance and integrity for economic growth

The 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China convened its fifth plenary session in Beijing from October 26 to 29, 2026, where it deliberated and adopted the Resolution of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China on Certain Major Issues concerning Persevering with Full and Rigorous Party Self-Governance.